tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post7952838932450144254..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: 2001 Xiaguan 8653Hobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-31132200117782583082011-09-06T20:16:43.814+01:002011-09-06T20:16:43.814+01:00Indeed! I have had a few e-mails on this subject ...Indeed! I have had a few e-mails on this subject (thanks again to my correspondents) - I was lazy with this cake, and didn't do a "background check". It is highly likely that this cake either isn't from 2001 and/or is a fake.<br /><br />That said, the notes from the article still stand: it does taste very good for $48, and packs a clean, potent sharpness that is appropriate Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-36992426149740657152011-09-06T17:16:55.700+01:002011-09-06T17:16:55.700+01:00On Taobao, this tea usually sells for ~$135. If t...On Taobao, this tea usually sells for ~$135. If this is actually a 2001 Xiaguan 8653, then peeps need to buy that until Tearoma doesn't have anymore...<br /><br />Bulangs survive diddling pretty well. The new Half Dipper notes on the Ban'E are fairly interesting.<br /><br />On the other hand, if you were going to pay for diddled Bulang from YS, there are far better alternatives, like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-19725379849682847032011-09-06T06:03:10.728+01:002011-09-06T06:03:10.728+01:00Thank You for this good Xiaguan Sheng orientation....Thank You for this good Xiaguan Sheng orientation.<br /><br />Best Regards.Philippe de Bordeaux filipekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763498010516373518noreply@blogger.com